Oneill Mclean

Visited International Smoke the other night for a date night and tried the Fuego Feast. The experience started off strong the appetizers were delicious, especially the pork belly baos, which had a fantastic smoky flavor that really stood out. However, the main courses fell a bit short of expectations. The oxtail was tender but slightly under-seasoned. The Korean BBQ ribs were bold and well-seasoned, but the meat itself was tough, which made them less enjoyable than they could have been.

Alexandra Keller

I came in here spontaneously on a weekday for dinner. The bar was packed so happy hour wasn’t an option — but was able to be seated for dinner in the main restaurant. The happy hour deals looked great, as the main menu is pretty expensive. Be prepared to spend easily $100+ per person. The staff was extremely nice, accommodating, and created a very welcoming energy. They were patient, attentive, and super kind. The food was delicious! I loved everything - especially the Mac and cheese and brisket. I also LOVED the cornbread. The sauce upon first look seemed a bit out there with the curry butter but it was delightful. Super moist and the butter was a perfect touch. The cauliflower was just ok. And the bao buns were delicious!! The drinks were also pretty good, but I got their crème brûlée martini which was a bit on the sweeter side for my liking. All in all I’d definitely recommend!

Anthony Williams

Our crew of four hit up International Smoke for the first time, and let’s just say… we came hungry but left stuffed and speechless! We went all in with two Fuego Feasts, which were absolute fire! Five appetizers? Yes, please! And because we don’t know when to stop, we added Duck Fat Fries! By the time the entrées hit the table, we were already in a food coma. So We powered through like champions, only to be knocked out by the Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake!The vibe? Sheer elegance meets cool sophistication. Classy, chic, and straight-up stunning. From start to finish, this place was a 10/10. Already counting down the days until our next feast!

+3

Yang Scharper

We came here this past weekend for a dual birthday celebration dinner/double date. All I can say, is WOW the service was incredible. From the host, to the server, and to the manager Ken who took EXCEPTIONAL care of us. The check-ins, recommendations, and extra birthday treats made our night. I don't think I've experienced THIS amount of care and attention in any restaurant before, and we dine out A LOT. The appetizers were splendid, as were our main dishes. Cocktails on point. Parking garages are typically closed in the evenings on weekends, so give yourself ample time to find street parking. We can not wait to come back to this place. Definitely grab an order of Ayesha's cornbread with curry butter and the fried duck wings. We left full and content.

+6

missashley

Ken the Manager is FANTASTIC he made sure to take care of my mom and I the entire time we were there and made us feel really valued. The food is always good and the vibe is always right! Love coming here to enjoy some great food and company. My only tip would be to request to sit on the side where it is darker and more intimate. Last night we sat in the back where it is open and lighter and too me it took away from the ambiance setting that I go for when I come here. Oh and ORDER THE BRUSSELS you will not be disappointed

We went for Happy Hour and Mariano was our bartender, Mariano was so accommodating and knowledgeable of the drinks and menu. We very much appreciated his helpfulness and attentiveness. The food was d…

We went for Happy Hour and Mariano was our bartender, Mariano was so accommodating and knowledgeable of the drinks and menu. We very much appreciated his helpfulness and attentiveness. The food was…

We went for happy hour and Mariano was our bartender, Mariano was so accommodating and knowledgeable of the drinks and menu. We very much appreciated his helpfulness and attentiveness. The food was…

One of the best restaurants I have ever been too! Such a cozy atmosphere with amazing service! We tried most small things on the menu and they were so though out and amazingly unique! Highly recomm…

One of the best restaurants I have ever been too! Such a cozy atmosphere with amazing service! We tried most small things on the menu and they were so though out and amazingly unique! Highly reco…

Reservations for 8 for company holiday dinner at 4:45 for some happy hour! Ordered entree's as well at 6pm. We stayed at the same table. The bartender was amazing. For happy hour, we had to order…

First time Ayesha Curry's restaurant as I have been waiting to try this place out for some time now. I saw they had a happy hour here and thought what a good opportunity to try it out. It was cool …

Finally got around to trying this place for a Friday date night in the city! We had a reservation for 7:30PM and the restaurant was pretty lively and busy. \n\nMy boyfriend and I were excited to tr…

The beautiful atmosphere here, their unique blend of flavors in their menu, their delicious drinks are all perfect for a date night or a group dinner! I've tried the preset tasting menus, as well a…

Awesome food.. Loved the corn bread and the macaroni cheese. the duck drumsticks were amazing too.. and the cocktails. Delicious. Great buzz..

Eric in the bar was excellent! The food and drinks were terrific (we were there for their daily happy hour. Kudos to places that offer happy hour every day!

Eric in the bar was excellent! The food and drinks were terrific (we were there for their daily happy hour. Kudos to places that offer happy hour every day!

Eric in the bar was excellent! The food and drinks were terrific (we were there for their daily happy hour. Kudos to places that offer happy hour every day!

Eric in the bar was excellent! The food and drinks were terrific (we were there for their daily happy hour. Kudos to places that offer happy hour every day!

Wonderful food, great service and we did not feel crowded as the space is open and appealing. We went early for dinner but by the time we left, there were quite a few people and you didn't even kno…

I went here with work colleagues after a long day and this place was a revelation. The ribs were the best I have ever had and that is a piece of meet that is easy to get wrong. The biscuits were …

The restaurant has a very interesting fusion of Asian and Southern cuisine, with dishes like cornbread with Thai red curry butter and Korean-Style Beef short rib. The seafood options are also ve…

Very good, table of 8 which was fairly late and they didn’t make you feel like it was! Food was excellent, lovely crisp to the meat and the wine list was super.

We had a terrific meal here - the branzino, Korean short ribs and bao buns were outstanding. Service was excellent and dining room was lively and fun. I will certainly recommend to my friends in …

We stayed at Harbor Court Hotel and walked over for dinner and all we can say is WOW! This place was amazing, the staff, food and ambiance are great and you need make sure to eat here while in SF.

Great service. Happened to have dinner on a night when Steph And Ayesha Curry were also having dinner. The food is excellent and great drinks.

John Loeber

When nothing better is available, this is a classic and safe crowdpleaser. The food may not be on the upper end of sophistication, but it is hearty, enjoyable, and varied enough that everyone can find something they'll like. The atmosphere or decor isn't winning prizes, but it is all pretty fine, and for an often-busy restaurant it manages to be intimate and quiet. Look, it's not gonna win a Michelin star, but if I'm in the area it's a fine pick.

D L

Had a great time here with friends. I had the Gentleman’s Manhattan - amazing drink. Mostly because of the fantastic bourbon. The smoke presentation is pretty cool too. The appetizers were delicious. The entrees were savory, flavorful and perfectly cooked. Prices are reasonable. Amazing experience.

Robert Wu

Ordered the April’25 Fuego Menu which was $85 per person (+15 upcharge for galbi). Included 2 entrees, a sampler of majority of the appetizers and a slice of chocolate cake at the end. For our entrees, we chose the chicken and short rib galbi. Food: 3-5/5 depending on dish Service: 5/5 Ambiance: Upscale casual Value: 3.5-4/5 The cornbread was soft and had a nice flavor with the Thai curry (4/5), the hot chicken app was crunchy, nicely breaded with seasoning and juicy (5/5). The salad had sliced grapes and apples, which was very simple, yet enjoyable for me (5/5), the hummus was as expected (5/5). The spiced chicken and pork belly bao were a 3/5. The pork belly had good maranade, but was just average in overall taste. Great presentation though. The chicken overall for me was a pass. Seasoning was fine, but overall didn’t have that much flavor and was a forgettable dish. The highlight for me was the short rib. Fantastic marinade, the meat was soft and pulled apart, good presentation. Would definitely order that again if I were to dine at IS again. Service is very attentive being a bit more upscale, staff were friendly and nice. No complaints. Value wise, for the tier of restaurants it partakes in, the price is aligned. Portions aren’t small but aren’t massive either. However for what you pay, you could get certain dishes elsewhere that do taste better or are more memorable. I would dine here again, but may not be my first choice.

+3

Taylor B

We went for the NYE tasting menu for $125/person + optional add-ons! If I could give about 3.5 stars I would. The service was GREAT! Our server was attentive and sweet & even gave us a little bonus dessert for our anniversary. I felt the food was just mediocre, especially the half rack of ribs. A+ for the experience though. The interior is beautiful as well. Maybe we will try to go back for their full menu.

+1

Great food, great decor but service was just a little bit slow. I definitely will be back to try other food.

Great food, great decor but service was just a little bit slow. I definitely will be back to try other food.

This is such an interesting restaurant. It's basically a super fancy bbq themed restaurant. The only item I tried was the Roasted Faroe Island salmon and it was amazing. It came with a black oliv…

Great date night experience here. We got the duo which is a 3 course Menu for 2 with apps and a main. Corn bread was delicious and so were the ribs. Salmon was a little too salty.

Great date night experience here. We got the duo which is a 3 course Menu for 2 with apps and a main. Corn bread was delicious and so were the ribs. Salmon was a little too salty.

Pricey but worth it! I come here often for team dinners and I always look forward to eating here! Great food, lively ambiance, and friendly service.\n\nFor appetizers, we love:\n- Ayesha's freshly …

The service was out standing I went for my birthday and the server made me feel special. The starters was amazing and very tasty and the drinks were on point. As for the ambience, beautiful setting…

Crazy delicious comfort food. Mac and cheese is definitely my favorite. Tons of vegan / vegetarian options on the appetizer menu. Fun drinks too.

We visited the International House of Smoke to celebrate my father-in-law's birthday. Given that it is a smokehouse, I was really looking forward to trying the short pork ribs. Unfortunately, the…

Came from Giants game for Happy Hour. Eric was an amazing bartender. Great customer service. Friendly and efficiently worked the bar. You should have him train the others.

Came from Giants game for happy hour. Eric was an amazing bartender. Great customer service. Friendly and efficiently worked the bar. You should have him train the others.

Came from Giants game for Happy Hour. Eric was an amazing bartender. Great customer service. Friendly and efficiently worked the bar. You should have him train the others.

Ambiance and food very good however Garlic was bit different from what we remembered when dining at Smoke in Vegas.Great looking place.

ambiance and Food very good however Garlic was bit different from what we remembered when dining at Smoke in Vegas.Great looking place.

Though not quite up to par with other MM restaurants, International Smoke does live up to it’s hype. The menu is compact & on point, the staff is polite & professional, the service is very polish…

One of the most delicious Cesar salad's we've had in a long time. Mac and cheese was also a favorite. The ribs were not what we hoped for. Korean one's too hot, American ones too blah. Desserts …

William Lee

Had the $85 per person Fuego feast for 2 people. It really was way too much food. It’s easily enough food for 3 people. But the food is just not spectacular. The food just felt average, which is not commensurate with the price point this place charges. Cornbread 3/5: It’s just cornbread with curry Baos 4/5: Decent tasting but it’s nothing you can’t get elsewhere Fried chicken 1/5: overcooked and super dry Palms Salad 3.5/5: Enjoyed having a salad to accompany all the meat, but it’s nothing spectacular Galbi 3.5/5 ($15 supplement): It’s a fatty cut of beef that is slow cooked. Strip steak 4/5: Nicely cooked on the grill with a good charred taste. The accompanying sauce was overpowering and made the steak worse Chocolate cake 2/5: Was just uninspired. Tasted like grocery store cake.

+1

I finally had a chance to try this establishment, and I really love the ambiance. It's a slightly dark and heavy mood, but open and airy simultaneously. I'm aware this sounds like oxymoron. Service w…

Very poorly managed holiday party here. Whole restaurant was reserved, yet service was spotty and inconsistent. For example, although guests had to RSVP with a specific entree - the whole meal was …

I have been coming here for the last three years and have always enjoyed selecting the chefs tasting menu. Unfortunately, the Valentine’s Day menu was disappointing. The food (esp. the Raviolo) was bland and lacked freshness. We did enjoy the Valentine’s Day dessert special though. Another thing that was disappointing was the ambiance. At first, being seated in a private area seems nice but the setup, or lack of, was not as nice as the regular dining ambiance. The melting candle stick that was the only decoration on the table was messy and died-out pretty quickly. Overall, the service was ok but the food and ambiance were underwhelming.

Timothy

We stopped in on a Saturday night. The place wasn’t busy and there was no line, yet we stood at the entrance for almost 20 minutes without being helped. Two different staff members walked by and told us they’d be with us “in a minute,” but no one came. After waiting nearly 20 minutes, a staff member finally approached and said that for two people we could sit on the bar side and didn’t need to be seated — which would have been helpful information much earlier. The food was equally disappointing. The Caesar salad tasted bland because the lettuce was clearly washed but not dried, so the dressing and ingredients just sat on soaking-wet lettuce. The ribs with Korean sauce had good flavor in the sauce and it was really good, but the ribs themselves were dry. The biggest letdown was the chicken — completely unseasoned, overly greasy, and served as a dense, bland mass. We couldn’t even finish half of it. For comparison, Popeyes has far better seasoning (and I actually enjoy Popeyes) however no excuse for the prices that they charge. Overall, the service was poor and the food was very underwhelming. I would not recommend this place

Food disgusting, no flavor mac n cheese taste like butter and the fried chicken has no flavor an the spare ribs are super fatty

food disgusting, no flavor mac n cheese taste like butter and the fried chicken has no flavor an the spare ribs are super fatty

Food disgusting, no flavor mac n cheese taste like butter and the fried chicken has no flavor an the spare ribs are super fatty

Michael Mina needs to visit this restaurant and try the food. It is very much below the standard of his other restaurants. Friends and I went for happy hour as it is an easy way to sample a resta…

Michael Mina needs to visit this restaurant and try the food. It is very much below the standard of his other restaurants. Friends and I went for happy hour as it is an easy way to sample a resta…

We had one of the worst dining experiences here last night. What should have been a nice family celebration dinner turned into an extremely long, frustrating, and disappointing meal. Service was painfully slow from the start. Even simple appetizers like the cornbread took forever to arrive. We specifically asked if the children’s meal could come out quickly, but it didn’t. Instead, it came out at the same time as everything else after a very long wait. Unfortunately, the food didn’t make up for it. The steaks were cooked terribly. One of us ordered a medium filet mignon and it came out looking nearly raw, while my ribeye ordered medium rare was closer to well done (see photo). By the time the food arrived we had already been waiting so long that we didn’t want to send anything back and restart the clock. When we raised the issue with the manager at the end, the response was essentially that nothing could be done because we didn’t say something earlier. I explained that the reason we didn’t send it back was because of how long the meal had already taken. Her response was that since we were a “larger group” and didn’t order many appetizers, the slow service should have been expected. What made this even more frustrating was that it was Saturday night and the restaurant was almost empty, which says a lot. For a restaurant that charges over $200 for a simple dinner for a family of three, the food quality, service, and overall experience were completely unacceptable. The restaurant seems to rely on the celebrity names attached to it, but the reality is mediocre food at premium prices. If you’ve read this far and are still planning on going to this restaurant, I feel like I need to mention the “loaded baked potato” that comes with the steak. Do not expect an actual baked potato (russet) like I did. Instead, it’s a button-sized potato you’d normally find floating in a pot roast. It’s laughably small and was a clear attempt at deception (which worked). We will not be coming back.

I went for my Birthday 11/27/25 and it was buffet style due to it being Thanksgiving. 🙄 What i will say is the atmosphere is nice however the food selection was not up to part. I was disappointed but it was Thanksgiving. Thinking back I should have cooked but it was my Birthday! Sadly the jalapeño bread, mashed potatoes, sourdough bread were the only foods I enjoyed oh and the champagne of course. The service was okay but it was kind of crowded so it took the waiters a little time to come back to you but they were as attentive as they could be.